Finding the Third Proportional to 428,918 and 630,889
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Solution
The third proportional to 428,918 and 630,889 is: 927,965.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
428,918 : 630,889 = 630,889 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
428,918/630,889 = 630,889/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
428,918x = 630,889 × 630,889 - Step 4: Simplify right side
428,918x = 398,020,930,321 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 398,020,930,321/428,918 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 927,965.09
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